Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup pomegranate molasses (see note)
  • 6 scallions, finely chopped
  • 4 Scotch-bonnet peppers, seeded and chopped (see note)
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons ground allspice
  • 1 tablespoon dark rum
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 3 1/2-pound chickens, each cut into 8 serving pieces

Method

  • Combine all the ingredients, except for the chicken, in a food processor and process until the mixture forms a fairly smooth paste.
  • Place the chicken pieces in a large, nonreactive bowl and coat thoroughly with the paste.
  • (Avoid touching the paste with your hands.)
  • Marinate, covered and refrigerated, for at least 8 hours and up to 24.
  • Broil, grill or bake the chicken as desired.
  • (The sauce may also be used to marinate 5 to 6 pounds of steak or pork.)